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walking delegate

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A union representative who travels from workplace to workplace to oversee working conditions, handle disputes, ensure labor agreements are followed, and communicate with union members.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a union representative who visits workers at their jobs to see whether agreements are observed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: union representative

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